From 2 June 2009 if you have been getting Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) for at least 6 months or if you are on short-time working you may be eligible for a new FAS activation programme. The FÁS Work Placement Programme will provide 6 months’ work experience for 2,000 unemployed people who have been getting Jobseeker’s Allowance […]
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April Budget 2009 effects.
Both workers and unemployed have been affected by the latest Budget changes. The main losers will be workers – due to increased levies. New under 20 Jobseekers allowance claimants will see benefit rates halved – but all others remain untouched. Workers will get a drop in income – yet most unemployed people will see income […]
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